In our annual materials review, Mike Boswell looks back at 2018 and reviews how a year that saw BREXIT-related turbulence, escalation of the US/China trade war and shortages of key materials affected overall production, supply and pricing.
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The trays, called Fresh, are suitable for both microwave and regular ovens, and can also be recycled and home composted Read more
According to VICI, the cost-effective injection moulded Victrex HT fitting can withstand the high pressures inherent in liquid chromatography systems and is capable of withstanding pressures of up to 1000bar Read more
The new detectable bottles will be phased in during 2019 and will allow Unilever to further close the loop and include the recycled black plastic back in new packaging Read more
By chemically upcycling consumer-discarded PET into higher-value PBT materials with enhanced properties and suitability for more durable applications, the company is encouraging the use of recycled resins Read more
The recycled material is sourced from a variety of different waste streams, including pre-used industrial printed bags Read more
Japanese technology company Casio has chosen Evonik’s Trogamid CX in its latest series of G-Shock Mudmaster digital watch. Read more
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The companies have collaborated to develop a new range of coloured glossy and matt flip-top closures. Read more
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